![Festung von Aussen](/static_processed/5d0536afea738a2dd79e5d8b41e43306/festung-von-aussen.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/aussen/20241029_FestungHohensalzburg-Web_kathringollacknerfotografie-4.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":640,"fit":"cover","height":1280}}})
![Festungskonzerte](/static_processed/597c906693c5381789407402c3ec2756/festungskonzerte.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/salzburg_highlights_2.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Varied events & happenings at Fortress Hohensalzburg
Welcome to events for guests, families, children & all Salzburgers!
Fortress Hohensalzburg is not only the centerpiece and landmark of the city of Salzburg - a wide variety of events also bring life to the historic walls throughout the year. From the popular fortress concerts to the romantic Advent market in the castle courtyard. The range of family-friendly events at Fortress Hohensalzburg is also impressive - from carnival and Halloween crafts to the fun medieval festival and atmospheric Advent tours. And as a Salzburg resident, you will also find a wide variety of offers that invite you to visit the fortress once again. Here you will find an overview of all current dates.
Our calendar of events
All dates at a glance with one click
Month
![Trompeter auf Trompeterturm](/static_processed/811b860020a12ab9fdfa7b9eae103daf/trompeter-auf-trompeterturm.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/_nrr6738.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Tower blowing from the trumpeter tower
all year round | every Sunday | 11:45 - 12:00 a.m.
![Blick Festung von oben auf Nebel über Stadt Salzburg](/static_processed/e7c7e303d73dc9b05fed2ea79a4edd91/blick-festung-von-oben-auf-nebel-uber-stadt-salzburg.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSCI0048bearbeitet.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Hohensalzburg Quick Tour
01.05.2025 - 30.09.2025 | 09:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
![Abendführung](/static_processed/59a65793e4dc333e3dc0323e091b7017/abendfuhrung.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/2023_Abend.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
17.07.2025 | 19:30
![Personen machen Yoga auf Festung](/static_processed/56d67e0271f0775e9ec1aa6c9f2836c1/personen-machen-yoga-auf-festung.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Pop_Up_Yoga_x_Festung_Juli_2024_5.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg
20.07.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30
![Wappen Decke in der Goldenen Stube](/static_processed/8c033b00a115a63571dd162fe16ca153/wappen-decke-in-der-goldenen-stube.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/raeumlichkeiten/Wappen_Decke_Goldene_Stube_-_Brixen_und_Chiemsee.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Family tour: Wonderful coats of arms
20.07.2025 | 10:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
24.07.2025 | 19:30
![Jedermann auf der Festung Theateraufführung](/static_processed/e43a122e509360dcdda2a552192a608d/jedermann-auf-der-festung-theaterauffuhrung.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/2021-07-22_181_Jedermann_auf_der_Festung.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
27.07.2025 | 20:15
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
30.07.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
31.07.2025 | 19:30
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
01.08.2025 | 20:15
![Künstlerinnen von der Sommerakademie](/static_processed/f68554fa1993bb887d130d73d9c65f5e/kunstlerinnen-von-der-sommerakademie.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/240812_KU_Meyers-Festung-MT-20.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Open Studio - Summer Academy
01.08.2025 | 16:00 - 20:00
![Festungsareal aussen](/static_processed/8ce885f6d73f02978a13ed9eaf9533b6/festungsareal-aussen.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/raeumlichkeiten/DSC_0151_k.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
05.08.2025 | 17:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
07.08.2025 | 19:30
![die_belagerung_hb.jpg](/static_processed/cdae5045982877896e084259e9801a80/die_belagerung_hb.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/die_belagerung_hb.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
"The Siege" (theater) in the Burghof / Stieglkeller
07. - 16.08.2025
Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg
10.08.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
13.08.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
14.08.2025 | 19:30
Open Studio - Summer Academy
15.08.2025 | 16:00 - 20:00
![Festung im Nebel Aufnahme von Aussen](/static_processed/950d5443fbe19172f2a6aeec091015ba/festung-im-nebel-aufnahme-von-aussen.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0648_new_2.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Family tour: Up high and down low
17.08.2025 | 10:30
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
17.08.2025 | 20:15
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
20.08.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
21.08.2025 | 19:30
Everyman at Fortress Hohensalzburg
22.08.2025 | 20:15
Jedermann at Fortress Hohensalzburg
24.08.2025 | 20:15
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
28.08.2025 | 19:30
Open Studio - Summer Academy
29.08.2025 | 16:00 - 20:00
Pop Up Yoga at Fortress Hohensalzburg
31.08.2025 | 06:30 - 08:30
![Wandmalerei in Taverne zum Bauernaufstand](/static_processed/355cc21b236009800259dc0b3429049c/wandmalerei-in-taverne-zum-bauernaufstand.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Bauernaufstand_-_Wandmalerei_Taverne.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Peasant uprising! Armistice and (peace) agreement
31.08.2025 | 18:30 - 19:30
On easy paths: Fortress walk with just a few steps
02.09.2025 | 17:30
Atmospheric Thursday evening tour
04.09.2025 | 19:30
![Handwerker mit Besucher beim Mittelalterfest](/static_processed/83170dd1f7e235e9323e4f096ff2a400/handwerker-mit-besucher-beim-mittelalterfest.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/mittelalterfest5_fhs.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Medieval festival
13.09.2025 - 14.09.2025 | 10:00 - 18:00
![Abbildung Einhorn in Goldener Stube](/static_processed/8f203c92bba057da1c23bbf89e3059ac/abbildung-einhorn-in-goldener-stube.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Goldene_Stube_-_Einhorn.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Family tour: Of unicorns and wild men
21.09.2025 | 10:30
![Backstube auf Festung Hohensalzburg](/static_processed/d7cac17335ec19abb128feb439398c86/backstube-auf-festung-hohensalzburg.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0117.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Family tour: Splendor and baking
19.10.2025 | 10:30
![Alte große Schlüssel](/static_processed/681dad98c41854ce5adcc38127f6fed4/alte-grosse-schlussel.jpeg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Alte_Schluessel.jpeg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 10:00
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 12:00
National Day program: Surprise tours
26.10.2025 | 14:00
![Kürbisschnitzen](/static_processed/9d2ed09b95de5f72729e310fe2b9896b/kurbisschnitzen.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/FHS_Kuerbisschnitzen1.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Pumpkin carving & competition: Vote for the scariest and friendliest pumpkin
29.10.2025 | 13:00 - 17:00
![Beleuchteter Kürbis auf Bastei](/static_processed/c17d89c0c683fd8a264d27cf601f6d88/beleuchteter-kurbis-auf-bastei.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/DSC_0511.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Flashlight tour (suitable for children)
30.10.2025 | 17:30
Flashlight tour (suitable for children)
30.10.2025 | 19:00
![Zwei Fechter im Burghof](/static_processed/5c4e2749248a37b861e9632170070a54/zwei-fechter-im-burghof.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/Fechten.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Sword fighting
06.11.2025 | 17:00
Family tour: Wonderful coats of arms
16.11.2025 | 10:30
![Weinglas mit Weinflasche](/static_processed/e1df8e3a4a708a539a22a4ee91196efd/weinglas-mit-weinflasche.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/2024-Weinglas_HM7_1102_01.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Cheers! After-work special
19.11.2025 | 17:00
![Festung Winterlandschaft vom Krauthügel](/static_processed/4d789e195a7b7dac9877f09a60fd8bf9/festung-winterlandschaft-vom-krauthugel.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/events/2023-12-03_Schneespaziergang_Krauthuegel_IMG_20.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
30.11.2025 | 13:00
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
07.12.2025 | 13:00
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
14.12.2025 | 13:00
Enchanting Christmas Tour (English)
21.12.2025 | 13:00
![Burghof im Winter mit Schnee](/static_processed/c01fcf0061f8913e53951204ae8f764f/burghof-im-winter-mit-schnee.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/aussen/2024-01_Burghof.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
Festungsroas for the Raunacht
27.12.2025 | 16:30
![Restaurant](/static_processed/67bcfb54c11da8cc6fe3690af28fdc89/restaurant.JPG?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/raeumlichkeiten/resturant-festung-hohensalzburg.JPG","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
![Rundgang durch die Panoramatour](/static_processed/bf3c3763d52cb1caf15fd6a2ea09d183/rundgang-durch-die-panoramatour.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/raeumlichkeiten/panoramatour1.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
![Krauthügel Salzburg Foundation](/static_processed/34a28e61a2cf54da5322a910bbb58a57/krauthugel-salzburg-foundation.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/SalzburgFoundation_Krauthuegel_62.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
![Spezialführung auf der Festung Hohensalzburg](/static_processed/9920dec51148bc8a6afdfaf97a167fb2/spezialfuhrung-auf-der-festung-hohensalzburg.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/kinder/20241029_FestungHohensalzburg-Web_kathringollacknerfotografie-290.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
![Familie bei den Festungsspielen](/static_processed/a76e9accfda2d98f44afe480a1068167/familie-bei-den-festungsspielen.jpg?{"image":"https://api.festung-hohensalzburg.at/fileadmin/content/images/festung_hohensalzburg/raeumlichkeiten/festungsspiele15.jpg","outputFormat":{"format":"webp"},"edits":{"resize":{"width":550,"fit":"cover","height":489}}})
